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System and method for including packets with goods during automated packaging

  • US 6,993,887 B2
  • Filed: 06/01/2004
  • Issued: 02/07/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/07/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of removably affixing a packet onto the wrapper of a packaged product, comprising:

  • (a) providing a packet placement system comprising;

    a first packet placer configured to sequentially travel through a pick-up position, a home position, and a drop-off position;

    a first magazine configured to present a first packet to the first packet placer; and

    a gluing mechanism disposed adjacent said magazine;

    (b) activating said packet placer to pick up said first packet from the magazine in the pick-up position;

    (c) as the packet travels from the pick-up position towards the drop-off position, activating the gluing mechanism to blow a helical stream of glue onto said packet; and

    (d) removably affixing the packet to the outer surface of said wrapper.

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